Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
Understanding program portfolio performance is a key to enrollment growth. When resources are limited and growth is a priority, how do you determine where to invest? In my work with partner institutions, I often see competing priorities come to light as the marketing team, the enrollment team, and the academic team all have different evaluation tactics for program growth.
Spark Admissions
MAY 25, 2023
Of all the aspects of applying to college, the essay can be the most mysterious… and the most stressful. Admissions officers only have a few minutes to get to know each student, and the 650-word personal essay in the Common Application is their best opportunity to do so. That set-up understandably puts a lot of pressure on applicants to write something amazing in that space—something that will hook readers’ attention, something that will make them memorable and appealing to admissions committees
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Ivy Central
MAY 24, 2023
Vassar College is a prestigious institution that has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity through the study of the liberal arts. Vassar puts great store on promoting diversity through a diverse range of programs, its vibrant community and a supportive environment for its students and is considered to be one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States of America.
College Wise
MAY 26, 2023
My son is currently a 9 th grader who spent last summer asking me questions about starting high school. The conversation came up at least once a day, so I knew he was nervous. What I did not realize was how emotional I was, until I dropped him that first day of high school. It was a bigger transition than I anticipated. That first semester was a bit of a roller coaster ride because everything felt new to both me and my son.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
“Choosing to only offer classroom bachelor’s programs will not force students seeking online study to choose between an online program and your classroom program. Rather, they will be driven to another online program elsewhere, possibly of lesser quality than you could offer.” – Emily Wood, EdD, Vice President of Instructional Design, RNL. Dr.
BestColleges
MAY 26, 2023
A new documentary, "Exclusion U," claims Ivy League colleges hoard wealth and stubbornly remain exclusive. The eight schools receive public funding and tax breaks but fail to adequately support their communities, the film argues. It also suggests holistic admissions practices favor wealthy families, legacies, and student-athletes. The film calls on the Ivies to expand enrollments and support their communities.
College Essay Guy
MAY 23, 2023
What colleges look at in the application process, and how they assess different elements, tends to feel pretty nebulous to most students. In particular, how grades from different years of high school are evaluated can seem murky. So we wrote this post to answer all your questions about things like, “Do colleges look at freshman year?” Enjoy. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Do colleges look at freshman year of high school?
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Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
According to a 2021 RNL survey of more than 100 graduate marketing leaders , between 2019 and 2021 the average digital marketing spend doubled. This reality was not surprising. Given the expected and continuing shortfalls in traditional undergraduate enrollment, institutions continue to pivot to the graduate populations to replace the lost revenue from the declines of the traditional student enrollment.
BestColleges
MAY 22, 2023
The research team at Fossil Free Research collected and analyzed the report that found $677 million in fossil fuel research funding across 27 universities. Data for Progress usually hires professionals to conduct research, but FFR believed it would be right to hire students who are deeply dedicated and involved in fossil-free funding advocacy. FFR Executive Director Jake Lowe said the report gave FFR room to grow as an organization.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
MAY 25, 2023
Learn how to share your accomplishments in a way that shines, plus a Common App Activities section example (Note: This article can also be found in our free, 110-page comprehensive guide to writing every college essay, How to Get Into America’s Elite Colleges: The Ultimate Guide. ) - Part 1: Common App Activities section overview Part 2: Writing strategies Part 3: Advanced strategies Part 4: Common App Activities section example Part 5: Frequently asked questions - Part 1: Common App Activities
SSA Online College Prep
MAY 25, 2023
Your goal score depends on two things: What score are you starting with? How much do you already know about Reading, Writing, and Math ? The SAT tests critical thinking -- which isn’t always taught in schools. The pressure surrounding the SAT can cause massive amounts of test anxiety and lower your scores A “good SAT score” is always relative to your situation, although there are certain significant cutoffs.
Ruffaloni
MAY 24, 2023
The RNL National Conference will dive into key graduate and online trends and strategies. I previously wrote about 30 Ways to Learn About Graduate and Online Enrollment Trends at the RNL National Conference. In that post, I spotlight a number of sessions, but our track on graduate and online enrollment is so jam-packed with content that I wanted to highlight a few more.
BestColleges
MAY 26, 2023
Ashley Peña, a recent first-generation college graduate, earned her degree in media advertising with a minor in Latino studies from Indiana University Bloomington this spring. She, along with many other first-generation students, posted videos on TikTok of them placing their graduation caps and stoles onto their parents. Around 37% of undergraduate college students were first-gen, and 26% of those college students went on to get their degree.
College Transitions
MAY 25, 2023
Houston, Texas is home to one of the nation’s finest private research institutions—Rice University. No matter how you measure Rice’s performance, this school of roughly 4,000 undergraduates comes out shining bright. The university is consistently.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
MAY 25, 2023
What impact do medical school rankings have on residency chances? Learn the truth. Learn how medical school rankings might impact your residency and career prospects Part 1: Introduction Part 2: How are medical school rankings produced? Part 3: How much do medical school rankings matter for you ? Part 4: Our conclusion about the importance of medical school rankings - Part 1: Introduction Assuming all things are equal, such as location and cost of attendance , you probably want to attend the hig
SSA Online College Prep
MAY 22, 2023
When it comes to thinking about prioritizing college applications, your first step should be to make a college application plan. Start today - often, starting is the hardest part. Get more college application tips on our blog ! What should I focus on in my college applications? Let’s imagine that you already know what your priorities are when it comes to getting ready for college applications but are just feeling totally overwhelmed.
BestColleges
MAY 23, 2023
Social workers play a vital role in promoting social justice and equality by providing services to individuals, families, and communities. Master of social work (MSW) programs equip students with the knowledge and skills to tackle pressing social issues such as poverty, substance misuse, and homelessness. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer MSW programs that provide a unique and important focus on the well-being of Black Americans and communities of color.
College Transitions
MAY 24, 2023
Fifteen years ago, becoming a University of Georgia Bulldog was a pretty routine venture. The average successful applicant had a GPA of 3.6 and an SAT score of right around 1200—more than 75% of those.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
MAY 22, 2023
Which are the best DO schools? Explore top-ranked osteopathic medical programs and the best strategies to increase your admissions odds the us news and world report rankings can help us answer the question “Which are the best do schools?” Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Who should consider osteopathic medical schools? Part 3: Osteopathic medical school admissions strategies Part 4: The best DO schools: rankings and admissions statistics - Part 1: Introduction Your heart is set on becoming a physici
The Enrollment Marketer
MAY 24, 2023
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day. He happens to be the Director of Enrollment Marketing at a small institution, and he shared some of his day-to-day with me. He mentioned how VPs were freaking out, people are worried about budgets, and not making the enrollment goals that were set for the cycle. He concluded his dialogue by saying, “Ya know, just a typical August in higher ed.
PrepScholar
MAY 24, 2023
In spring 2024, the new digital SAT will replace the traditional paper and pencil SAT we’ve known for years. You might be wondering how the digital SAT will be scored and how this will affect you. Is the scoring more difficult, easier, or the same? And how is the digital SAT score calculated?
College Transitions
MAY 24, 2023
In 2023, Florida State University received over 71,000 applications, the second most in school history. FSU’s rise in popularity has—not coincidentally—also led to a spike in selectivity. For example, in 2005, the FSU acceptance rate.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
MAY 23, 2023
A complete list of Ivy League medical schools, plus admissions strategies to get accepted LEARN HOW TO GET ADMITTED TO IVY LEAGUE MEDICAL SCHOOLS Introduction What makes a school a part of the Ivy League? List of Ivy League medical schools: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics How to get into an Ivy League medical school - Introduction Many premed hopefuls dream of attending an Ivy League medical school, given the prestige and world of career opportunities that become available with an Ivy
Top Tier Admissions
MAY 23, 2023
How has your experience working as Associate Dean of Admissions at Pomona College informed your approach to Private Counseling? There are a lot of commonalities: working in college admissions at a highly selective private college involves working closely with students and families from all over the world to address their concerns about college fit and help them navigate the college search and application processes.
road2college
MAY 26, 2023
College applications can be a bonding time with your child! Read on to learn how we turned stress into success. The post A Mother’s Guide: Transforming College Admissions into Bonding Time appeared first on Road2College.
College Transitions
MAY 23, 2023
Atlanta, 1990: The MLB’s Braves are busy assembling a young nucleus of talent that will lead them to a record 14-straight division titles. A Southern hip-hop style is taking over the country with artists like.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MAY 24, 2023
Reading Time: 10 minutes It’s undeniable that schools looking to reach prospects more directly need to develop a higher education email marketing strategy. Various factors make up an impactful email marketing campaign—from an enticing subject line to engaging copy—and they all make a significant difference when it comes to attracting prospects and maintaining their interest.
Top Tier Admissions
MAY 25, 2023
WHAT IS A JESUIT EDUCATION? A Jesuit college is an institution founded by and is run by members of an apostolic Roman Catholic community known as the Society of Jesus (a Jesuit order). There are 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States whose mission is to educate students through a focus on spirituality, social justice, and service to a global society.
Georgia Tech Admissions Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Early on in my time at Georgia Tech, a colleague received an email from a prospective student with a full signature line, including an inspirational quote at the bottom. I’m sure you have seen these before. Typically, it looks something like this: George P. Burdell King of Georgia Tech “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” In most cases, you immediately recognize the quote (like the one above) or the person to whom it’s attributed.
College Transitions
MAY 23, 2023
In 1999, Vanderbilt received under 10,000 applications and sported an acceptance rate of 61%. The turn of the millennium saw annual incremental increases in selectivity that led to the Vanderbilt acceptance rate hitting an all-time.
road2college
MAY 24, 2023
Here’s what to know before committing to an Early Decision college. The post Early Decision Colleges: Read the Fine Print appeared first on Road2College.
UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A
MAY 26, 2023
For the Fall 2024 First-Year applicant group, there are three updates the UGA Admissions Office wants to make known when students are preparing to apply to UGA. We will be exclusively using the Common App for our First-Year applicants. We will still use our in-house application for non First-Year applicants such as transfer students, but in order to have a consistent look and make sure there are no issues with trying to match documents across different platforms, all First-Year applicants will n
Solomon Admissions
MAY 25, 2023
The college application season (September-January) can be a stressful time as seniors are juggling classes, essay writing, testing, and asking for recommendation letters. A big part of this stress is meeting each of your college's strict deadlines in the middle of midterms and finals. This is why getting organized early can help alleviate some of the application season stress and ensure you have enough time to meet all your deadlines.
College Transitions
MAY 21, 2023
In the wake of the Varsity Blues scandal of 2019, it wouldn’t be hard to come up with a number of cynical, mocking responses on the topic of “How to get into USC.” Such a.
BestColleges
MAY 26, 2023
Although relevant AI technologies have existed in some form for years, they often go underutilized in nursing education due in large part to a lack of educators or confidence. To help nursing education keep pace with AI expansion, experts suggest that curriculum change is needed. AI-assisted simulators are one key way to enhance student learning and nurse-patient communication.
Shemmassian Academic Consulting
MAY 26, 2023
Everything you need to know about being a University of Virginia premed, including comprehensive premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the UVA premed acceptance rate learn everything you need to know to succeed as a uva premed Part 1: Introduction Part 2: UVA premed requirements Part 3: UVA premed extracurriculars Part 4: Getting into medical school as a UVA premed - Part 1: Introduction Located in the charming town of Charlottesville, Virginia at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountai
PrepScholar
MAY 26, 2023
Have you ever heard of the summer slide? Sadly, it has nothing to do with a water park or any park, for that matter. Instead, it has to do with the learning loss students experience during the summer months. If you’ve ever realized in July that you can’t remember any of the facts you memorized for a final exam, you’ve experienced summer slide. If you’ve started a new school year needing a review because you've forgotten the material you learned at the end of the last year, that’s summer learning
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